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I am delighted to welcome you to the premiere issue of the Lamont Online Newsletter! You are receiving Lyrics as part of the community that defines Lamont — students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents of students, Lamont Society donors, and our audiences. We will be settling into a publication rhythm of two newsletters annually, one in late summer and the other early in the calendar year.

In this first issue you will learn about new faculty at Lamont, the successful Met debut of an alumna, and the first winner of our Distinguished Alumni Award. With links to alumni news and the current concert schedule, there is much for you to discover.

Welcome!

Dr. Keith Ward, Director, Lamont School of Music     

Keith Ward

Take a Look at Us

A yearbook of some of our special Lamont concerts and events.

Sahar Nouri

November 2019

Lamont Opera Theatre Gala

New Lamont Opera Theatre music director Sahar Nouri conducts the Lamont Symphony Orchestra in the Lamont Opera Theatre Gala.

Lamont Symphony Orchestra

October 2019

New Faculty Members Perform with Lamont Symphony Orchestra

New Lamont faculty members hornist David Byrd-Marrow and violinist Igor Pikayzen perform with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Brett Mitchell, music director of the Colorado Symphony.

Roger Holland

September 2019

Opera Star Kathleen Battle Performs with the Spirituals Project Choir

Legendary Metropolitan Opera soprano Kathleen Battle presented a powerful program of songs inspired by the Underground Railroad with Lamont's Spirituals Project Choir, directed by M. Roger Holland, II.

Il trittico

April 2019

Lamont Opera Theatre performs Puccini's "Il trittico"

Matthew Plenk directed Lamont Opera Theatre's new production of Puccini's Il trittico with sets, costumes and lighting designed by DU Theatre.

Lamont Chorale

February 2019

Lamont Chorale Tours New Mexico

The Lamont Chorale and conductor Catherine Sailer toured New Mexico with a special performance in the The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe.

 

Lamont Jazz Orchestra

September 2018

Lamont Jazz Orchestra Performs at Prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival

Director Steve Wiest and the Lamont Jazz Orchestra won the Next Generation Jazz Festival and were featured performers at the 61st Monterey Jazz Festival.

Concert at Gates Auditorium.

Lamont Concert & Events Calendar

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Profiles

Introducing a Lamont graduate making a very special debut, an accomplished Lamont senior, an involved parent, the president of the Lamont Society and four outstanding new members of the faculty.

Sarah Cambidge

Alumni

Sarah Cambidge MM 2013, BM 2011 makes her Metropolitan Opera debut

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Mari McCarville

Students

 Senior flutist and cellist Mari McCarville takes life by the horns

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Todd Cochran

Parents

Todd Cochran's son Jadon, a sophomore clarinetist, has inspired him to become involved with Lamont.

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Mark Barczuk

Donors

Mark Barczuk MBA 1988 puts his professional experience to work for Lamont

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Four new faculty members

Faculty

Four new professors join Lamont’s star-studded ranks

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News Stories

This year we are presenting our inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award to recognize the successes of our graduates. Nominated and selected through a vote by the faculty, the award recognizes significant musical achievement — including but not limited to performance, composition, research, education, entrepreneurship and administration.

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Lamont Alum Hao Jiang Tian performs as Prince Gremin.
Lamont Honors First Distinguished Alum

The Lamont School of Music has named Chinese opera luminary Hao Jiang Tian (MA ’87) as the recipient of its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Bluegrass Ensemble
Lamont Ensemble Offers Students a New Experience

Founded last year by Lamont faculty member Michael Furry, the ensemble is part of Lamont’s ethnomusicology program.

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Give to Lamont

The Lamont School of Music is profoundly grateful for the generosity of many donors whose contributions have a significant impact on our work to sustain excellence. Championing our efforts is the Lamont Society. Founded in 1983, the Society has been a integral presence in our program through its community support and financial contributions. Thank you.

We invite you to donate online below or text your donation to Lamont at 41444.

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